Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers. Rodgers had his way with the overmatched Titans' pass defense (27-of-38, 342 yards, three TDs) in a 55-7 romp at Lambeau Field. He also opened the offensive explosion with a 6-yard scoring run as Green Bay jumped into position for the NFC's No. 2 playoff seed.

Aaron Rodgers kept the Packers in position to get an opening-round bye in the NFC playoffs with Sunday's win. (AP Photo)

Drew Brees, QB and Marques Colston, WR, Saints. Brees helped New Orleans upset the Cowboys in a 34-31 overtime shootout by throwing at his usual high volume—and his usual high level (37-of-53, 446 yards, three Ds). Colston played a big part in that success with his 10 receptions for 153 yards.

Tony Romo, QB and Dez Bryant, WR, Cowboys. Unfortunately, Romo (26-of-43, 416 yards, four TDs) was on the losing end of the passing duel with Brees, and Bryant's latest huge day (nine catches, 224 yards, two 58-yard TDs in the second quarter) also went for naught.

Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce, RB, Ravens. Rice, the veteran workhorse, and Pierce, the fresh-legged rookie, ran all over a reeling Giants defense for 230 rushing yards on a combined 38 carries in a dominant 33-14 Baltimore home win. The team reward for the 1-2 punch was another AFC North title.

Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis, RBs, Chiefs. Charles' triumphant return from a torn ACL has been the bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for Kansas City. In a 20-13 loss to the Colts, the speedy Charles busted out again (22 carries for 226 yards, including an 86-yard TD) and got help from Hillis (15 carries, 101 yards) as the Chiefs rushed for 352 yards as a team.